Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if US agrees to demands
Summary
Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepts its demands, including lifting sanctions and ending its naval blockade. Tehran warned that any military attack would be met with a powerful immediate response.
Key Points
- Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US agrees to its conditions.
- The demands include ending the Middle East war, unfreezing Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions and ending the US naval blockade.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington must accept a new transit route agreed between Iran and Oman.
- Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned that any aggression against Iran would trigger an immediate and comprehensive response.
